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AF55 DJK

2006 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,548 mi
Last recorded134,548 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Vel Satis87,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DJK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 134,548 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 132,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 132,796 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 132,093 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 113,600 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,708 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,729 miles

exaust corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exaust corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2012 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,976 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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AF55 DJK is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 87,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 DJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF55 DJK registered?

AF55 DJK is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is AF55 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 DJK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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